Cardiology Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. More than 800,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. This number includes strokes, ruptured aneurysms and heart attacks. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, our mission is to prevent, treat and rehabilitate patients with a history of […]
Why are rates of colon cancer increasing in younger adults? Diagnoses of colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, are increasingly common among younger Americans. The American Cancer Society recently reported colorectal cancer rates rising by 2% annually among people younger than 50. In 2019, it adds, one in five people with colorectal cancer were age 54 […]
Cardiology Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. More than 800,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. This number includes strokes, ruptured aneurysms and heart attacks. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, our mission is to prevent, treat and rehabilitate patients with a history of […]
Cardiology Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. More than 800,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. This number includes strokes, ruptured aneurysms and heart attacks. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, our mission is to prevent, treat and rehabilitate patients with a history of […]
What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced and end-stage kidney disease, is the most common organ transplant performed in the United States. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) says more than 90% of all living organ donation involves a kidney. The […]
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A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing with severe lung disease, a lung transplant may be an option. Understanding the process of getting on a lung transplant waiting list is an important first step in this journey. “Lung transplantation exchanges the whole […]
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When living organ donors need to improve their health, Keck Medicine of USC’s Donate Well Program helps them shape up. Living organ donors give a very special gift: By donating a kidney or part of their liver while they’re still alive, these donors “provide recipients the opportunity to get a transplant sooner and, oftentimes, when […]
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While recovery from surgery can vary from patient to patient, a Keck Medicine of USC orthopedic surgeon details best tips for recovering faster from a hip replacement to help you get back on your feet quicker. Recovery from surgery is a deeply individual experience, says Donald B. Longjohn, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with USC Orthopaedic […]
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Identifying what provokes your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can bring relief. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem affecting millions of people across the United States. The American College of Gastroenterology estimates up to 15% of American adults have IBS, but that less than half of those have received a diagnosis. Is there a […]
How important is family history when it comes to brain tumor risk? A physician weighs in. Primary brain tumors — tumors that start in or near the brain, whether cancerous or benign — are exceedingly rare in the United States. Less than 0.5% of the population is living with a primary brain tumor, according to […]